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The International Criminal Court has announced an external investigation into accusations of sexual misconduct against its chief prosecutor. Karim Khan said he would engage in the process and continue in his role while the investigation was ongoing. He denies the allegations. The chief prosecutor had requested an investigation by the court’s watchdog, but on Monday the ICC’s governing body said it would pursue an “external investigation”.The announcement followed media reports about a document outlining accusations against Mr Khan, understood to include unwanted sexual touching and “abuse”.”I welcome the opportunity to engage in this process,” Mr Khan said in a statement,…

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Britney Spears’ ex Sam Asghari is not that innocent … grabbing a handful of his potential new lady’s behind while out and about in Los Angeles. Check it out … the fitness trainer-turned-actor is seen doing a bit of shopping on Melrose Ave with Brooke Irvine … the realtor who Sam has been spending quite a bit of time with lately. While neither Sam nor Brooke have commented on the status of their relationship, it appears the twosome are very much an item … with Brit’s former flame exhibiting some eyebrow-raising PDA. Sam, who is dressed in a black tank…

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Elon Musk embraces Republican former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally at the Butler Farm Show fairgrounds in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 5, 2024.Anna Moneymaker | Getty ImagesTesla shares popped 6% on Monday, continuing to ride a postelection rally as President-elect Donald Trump, closely allied with CEO Elon Musk, begins to set up his presidential cabinet.Analysts at Wedbush reiterated their outperform rating on the stock, joining earlier sunny outlooks reacting to Tuesday’s results. Tesla recently reclaimed its $1 trillion market cap after surging nearly 30% last week.”We are raising our price target on Tesla to $400 from $300 as we believe…

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Israel’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has ordered preparations for the annexation of the occupied West Bank ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump taking office in January 2025. In a statement on Monday, Smotrich voiced his hope that the new administration in Washington will recognise Israel’s push for “sovereignty” over the occupied territory. In addition to his finance portfolio, Smotrich – who himself lives in an illegal Israeli settlement – also holds a position within Israel’s Defence Ministry where he oversees the administration of the occupied West Bank and its settlements. “2025: the year of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria,”…

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are sharing a video message with the world. As usual, the couple remained on message, pitching their Parents’ Network initiative as a means of protecting children against online exploitation. Unfortunately, their message might be overshadowed by speculation surrounding Harry and Meghan’s marriage. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle appear in a video for the Archewell Foundation. (The Archewell Foundation) Harry and Meghan’s Video Arrives Amid Controversy Despite lucrative deals with media outlets like Netflix and Spotify, Harry and Meghan’s main focus since they moved to the US has been their humanitarian work. In their message to…

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As he has previously stated, Reffkin highlighted data such as days on market and price drop history, which is typically displayed alongside all listings in the MLS, as being problematic and harmful to home sellers. “I think when we talk about consumers, we often talk a lot about buyers and not enough about sellers. I think in the future it will be more balanced,” Reffkin said. “I believe days on market is the killer of value. I believe price drop history is the killer of value. No homeowner wants it on their listing, but 40% of homes right now have…

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Elon Musk and other MAGA figures are onto a new fight: Who will be the next Senate Majority Leader.They’re backing Sen. Rick Scott over Sens. John Thune and John Cornyn.It’s all about Scott’s loyalty to Trump. But it’s unclear if it will be successful. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of the email. With President-elect…

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Police in Italy say they have busted a major European criminal network forging and selling artworks by some of the biggest names in modern art.More than 2,100 forged artworks were recovered, including works attributed to artists Banksy, Andy Warhol and Pablo Picasso.Thirty-eight people were arrested over the forgeries, which carried a potential sale value of about €200m (£165m; $213m).Six forgery workshops were uncovered in the sting, including two in Tuscany, one in Venice and the rest elsewhere in Europe, Italian prosecutors added.Those arrested face charges of conspiracy to handle stolen goods, forgery and illegal sale of artworks, the Carabinieri cultural…

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Steve Granitz/FilmMagic Kim Kardashian is impressing her new costar, Sarah Paulson. Paulson, 49, stars alongside Kardashian, 44, in All’s Fair, an upcoming legal drama executive produced by Ryan Murphy, and was full of praise for the reality television star turned actress. “It’s wonderful,” Paulson told Variety of working alongside Kardashian at the Los Angeles premiere of Wicked on Saturday, November 9. “She’s incredibly present. She’s fun, she’s game, she’s alive to the moment. She’s great.” The series is set to follow an all-female team of divorce lawyers in Los Angeles. In addition to starring in the show, Kardashian is also…

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Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images Donald Trump’s housing proposals are vague and sometimes nonsensical. During the course of his 2024 campaign, he talked about deregulation, cutting taxes, building on federal land, and cutting mortgage rates (which the president doesn’t control). He also said that he’d clear up the housing crisis by deporting immigrants — an idea that, in addition to its obvious malice and the fact that the crisis predates the most recent immigration surge, has been widely debunked as a potential solution by housing experts, who pointed out that immigrants don’t only live in housing but also build a lot…

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